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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

F is for The Forge

The Forge is a non-profit makerspace, funded by members, donations, and sponsors. It is a collaborative workshop area that provides tools for woodworking and metal fabrication. According to the sign in their window, "[t]he collaborative area can be used for everything from software development to just reading a book." They work with local entrepreneurship groups to help bridge the gap between idea and product. Thanks to The Forge, there are three new businesses, an internship, four new jobs and a patent (pending).*

Located at 115 West Lewis Street, they call themselves a Makerspace and a Hackerspace. Members have 24/7 access; so, those of you who don't sleep well, always know you have a place to go to nurture creative genius, even if it is 2:00 am! They even have a patio and a conference room. Membership is $45 a month. They have been open since July 2014. Previous events have included a build-your-own-guitar workshop; a presentation on the history of art and technology; and a 3-D printing workshop. It sort of seems like a giant playground for adults where great things happen through collaboration and trial and error!